Stressed caused by social situations, such as giving a speech or going to a job interview, can affect some people's immune system in ways that harm their health, researchers have found. The study included 124 volunteers who were purposely put into awkward social situations. continue reading »

The Hispanic Transplant program at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital is expanding from its initial beginnings of kidney transplants to include liver transplants in order to meet the growing need within the Hispanic Community. continue reading »

In certain situations, competing for a mate may shorten a man's life. U.S. researchers found that when men reach sexual maturity in settings where they far outnumber women, they live an average of three months less than males from areas with a more equitable gender ratio. continue reading »